Guten Morgen, Herr Müller
formal
To a man you say Guten Morgen. In a formal setting add Herr and his last name, for example Guten Morgen, Herr Müller. It is also called Morgen.
Meaning: morning greeting to a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Guten Morgen, Herr Müller | formal |
| Guten Morgen | neutral |
| Morgen | casual |
Use Herr with the surname for men you do not know well. With friends just say Morgen or add the first name.
How does it change in a sentence?
The greeting is the same for every gender. Only the title changes: Herr for a man and Frau for a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
Morgen sounds like "MOR-gen" with a rolled or soft r.
Did you know?
- Germans often just say Morgen with colleagues, even at noon in some regions.
Examples in context
- Morgen, Tim!Morning, Tim!
- Guten Morgen, mein Lieber.Good morning, my dear.
Example conversation
Frau Becker greets her colleague Herr Schmidt at the office.
- Frau BeckerGuten Morgen, Herr Schmidt.Good morning, Mr. Schmidt.
- Herr SchmidtGuten Morgen, Frau Becker.Good morning, Mrs. Becker.
- Frau BeckerHaben Sie gut geschlafen?Did you sleep well?
